State Officer Application
Join the Secretariat for 2024-2025. You may run for Secretary-General (1 position), Vice President (2 positions), or Undersecretary (5 positions). Application is due by March 31, 2024 with speeches being live at the Friday General Session of the conference.
Speech Tips and Guidelines
Time Limit
2 Minutes Maximum
Two of the state officers will be seated in the audience to help you keep track of time. A fist means that you have 30 seconds left. When the state officer raises their hand, you have only 5 seconds left and you need to wrap it up. Any questions you have about the timing and the procedure described above can be answered at the informational meeting.
Content
In addition to conforming to the time limit, you must make sure that your speech is devoid of any and all racial slurs or derogatory remarks. In addition, please do not include any general inappropriate comments in your speech. By 12:00 P.M. the day after the informational meeting, you must have submitted a copy of your speech to the Office of Public Information. Your speech will be read by the executive director and a member of the Secretariat. You will then be told whether your speech conforms to the standards and expectations of the campaign speeches. Submitting a copy of your speech is mandatory in order to be eligible to run. State Officers backstage will have a copy of your speech and will ensure that you do not deviate too far from the general outline submitted. Please make sure that your speech is legible and that you have put some "real" thought into it.
Tips for your Campaign Speech:
A. Keep in mind that MUN is intended to be an educational experience where students come together to debate and discuss relevant problems in our world today. Make sure your speech is relevant to MUN and campaign appropriate.
B. Your speech does not have to be two or even one minute long. Just speak freely and confidently without trying to make your speech a certain length. You will, however, be cut off if your speech exceeds two minutes, so please keep this in mind when writing your speech.
C. You do not need to memorize your speech; you can take a copy upstage with you. While you do not need to read the speech word-for-word make sure your keep the same general content and convey your message.
D. Humor is a vital tool in speeches, however, make sure that if you use humor, it is used appropriately.
E. Always begin you speech with your name and the position you are running for; also end your speech with your name and the position you are running for.
Your speech should also answer the following questions:
1. Why are your qualified to be a State Officer? That might be your previous involvement with MUN, or perhaps activities in your school.
2. What personal characteristics you possess would make you a good officer?
3. What kind of time do you have to commit to the State Officer position.
4. Anything else that perhaps sets you apart from any other candidate.